Orton Gillingham is the prescription for dyslexia; OG is how all people learn literacy according to the science of learning. OG is highly beneficial for 80% of children/teens/people, but is absolutely required for people with dyslexia. A small population of gifted early readers may not require OG, but it is not harmful to any student. 1-2% of children with neurodiversities may not respond to OG, but may need visual based literacy.
There were two international nonprofit groups that Dr. Orton’s leadership team started in the 1930s. One focused more on educator support and training professionalism. The Orton Academy:
https://www.ortonacademy.org/resources/og-approach-principles-2/
The other also focuses on student and family advocacy: The International Dyslexia Association. Here is an article on structured literacy, Orton Gillingham is one type, a more robust type of structured literacy. The term structured literacy is a recent term coined by IDA within the past 2-3 years. https://dyslexiaida.org/what-is-structured-literacy
Here are some resources other families have found useful:
Correctly say the letters without needless added stress
If your child or teen is needing support and/or your family would like some growth coaching, this resource is the best for skill-building in the psychology realm with practical and proven success: https://www.raisingmoxie.com/contact-us
***This podcast has been invaluable to educators, parents (and older students).***
https://features.apmreports.org/sold-a-story/
For books or audiobooks, Proust and the Squid, as well as Reader Come Home are top recommendations for more depth of understanding. Maryanne Wolf has lectures posted for free on YouTube…put one on as you make dinner or workout. Fascinating & engaging!
https://www.maryannewolf.com/books-1
Neuropsychological Evaluation – Please call Dr. Philip Dunbar Mayer for initial or follow up evals. He is the best, most accurate and supports families in advocacy as well. If his schedule is full, ask him for a referral.
Summer and School Programs: a switch in school or summer programs are helpful for some families
Hamlin Robinson School -Near i90 just inside Seattle – private school
Impact Public Schools- a free charter school network for all in the metro area
Summit Atlas Charter School – White Center Seattle-6-12th grades
Shoreline Public Schools-some elementary schools have structured literacy
Mercer Island District offers OG/Sonday for only some elementary kids in special education
Morningside Academy – Seattle one to one ratio – sometimes helpful for children with autism.
Dartmoor -one to one ratio, Wilson Orton Gillingham
Brightmont-one to one ratio, MaxScholar Orton Gillingham
***Seattle Christian/Catholic Schools – see below, lower price, Slingerland OG in a handful of classrooms
- Assumption – St. Bridget School, Seattle, WA
- Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School, Seattle, WA
- St. Benedict Catholic School, Seattle, WA
- St. Luke School, Shoreline, WA
- St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School, Everett, WA
- St. Monica Catholic School, Mercer Island, WA
Get on these mailing lists for parents and read these sites, especially events:
https://www.decodingdyslexiawa.org/for-parents https://readwa.org/
As a family, read & discuss nonfiction biographies of dyslexic leaders.
Educational Advocacy links: Navigate the 504/IEP Process Coaching & free PDFs
https://adayinourshoes.com https://www.raisingmoxie.com/surfs-up-method
https://parentsforreadingjustice.org/workbook https://crtandthebrain.com/about/
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